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Replacing a Deformable Component in an Assembly

Replacing a Deformable Component in an Assembly

Replacing a Deformable Component in an Assembly

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NX 10.0

I've created a deformable component that also happens to be the base file for a family part. The part is a pin. It can have varying diameters as defined by the family part spreadsheet parameters, but the overall length of this pin is the only thing defined as deformable. When I assemble this part initially, it works as intended. However, when I try to replace the component within the assembly, it fails...giving me an error that reads something like, "Cannot maintain relationships if component to replace is a child of component." If I uncheck the "maintain relationships" box, it will replace the component, but the assembly constraints are lost and the size diameter of the pin does not update. Any advice would be appreciated...Thanks!

~Brian

RE: Replacing a Deformable Component in an Assembly

Hi Brian,
What NX version you are on? Please report this to GTAC and get it verified that the Deformable Components work as desired in the NX version you are using.
Best Regards
Kapil

RE: Replacing a Deformable Component in an Assembly

(OP)
I'm using NX 10

RE: Replacing a Deformable Component in an Assembly

Hi Brian,
The reason i asked you for NX version is that i too stumbled upon the deformable component utility working on Routing (NX10) so it would be better to ascertain from GTAC if there is some issue with the NX version itself and needs to be fixed.
Best Regards
Kapil

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